Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr.
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Best Known For:PoliticsNation
Breakthrough:Founding of the National Action Network civil rights organization in 1991
10 Quick Facts About Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr.
- Full Name: Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: PoliticsNation
- Current Role: Host
- Current Employer:MSNBC
- Age: 71 years old
- Date of Birth: October 3, 1954
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Marital Status: Divorced
Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. Age
Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. is about 72 years old as of 2026. Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. was born in 1954.
Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. Height
Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
He attended Brooklyn College.
- Brooklyn College
Career & Work
Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr.'s career includes business leadership roles with MSNBC and National Action Network.
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Host of PoliticsNation
Period: 2011–Present
Details: New York
Organization: National Action Network
Role: Founder/President
Period: 1991
Details: New York
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Keepin' It Real and PoliticsNation.
Other
- Work: Keepin' It Real (Host, 2006-Present) — Nationally syndicated
- Work: PoliticsNation (Host, 2011-Present)
Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. Family & Relationships
Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. is divorced. He has 2 children, including Dominique Sharpton and Ashley Sharpton.
- Father: Alfred Charles Sharpton Sr.
- Mother: Ada Sharpton
- Children:
- Dominique Sharpton (1986)
- Ashley Sharpton (1987)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr.
- Popular As: Al Sharpton
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 3, 1954
- Age: 71
- Birthday: October 3
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Alfred Charles Sharpton Sr.
- Mother: Ada Sharpton
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Kathy Jordan
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Kathy Jordan (Spouse • Ex-wife)
- Dominique Sharpton (Child • Daughter)
- James Brown (Mentor • Longtime mentor)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/realalsharpton/
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/TheRevAl
